This IDC PlanScape looks into the security aspect that enterprises should take into account when evaluating open source software sources used in their in-house projects."While there is no way to guarantee that open source code (or any code, for that matter) will be free of security vulnerabilities and risks, these practices can help enterprises make informed decisions that allow them to maximize their ability to benefit from open source software while minimizing the potential security risks it poses," says Christopher Tozzi, adjunct research advisor with IDC's IT Executive Programs (IEP).
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Executive Summary
Why Is Validation of Open Source Software Sources Important?
What Is Validation of Open Source Software Sources?
Who Are the Key Stakeholders?
How Can My Organization Take Advantage of Validation of Open Source Software Sources?
Security Vulnerability Statistics
Mean Time to Remediate Vulnerabilities
Open Source Project Activity
Open Source Project Size
Open Source Contributor Identity
Code Hosting Platform Choice
Code Quality
Security Automations
Commercial Support Options
Advice for Technology Buyers
Related Research
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